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Diet & Nutrition: Brain Fog? The Food to Eat to Stay Sharp

Have you ever had a day (or two, or five) where you felt really spaced out, tired and ... dull? Maybe you're not getting enough of this food...

Berries! Well, blueberries and strawberries, to be exact, may protect your brain from cognitive slowing and keep you sharp as you age. The findings come from Harvard researchers' review of data from more than 122,000 women. Those who ate berries frequently (namely, blueberries and strawberries) had less memory loss and brain fog, so to speak, as they got older--a reminder to us all to eat our berries! (Yes, they're pricier than some fruits, but they're worth it!)

The best way to get berries in the morning (besides just eating them plain--yum)? Here are my favorite ideas: